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Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious<\/p>\n

Pointless Beauty blend ambient textures, jazz-rock energy and spontaneous interplay into an uplifting experience that guides audiences from reflective stillness to hypnotic motion.<\/strong> This Bristol-based project, led by bassist\/composer Al Swainger, is immersive, cinematic and rooted in human connection. <\/span>Their acclaimed albums After & Before<\/em> and Hearts Full of Grace<\/em> offer rich atmospheres and close-knit interplay to create a welcome pause from the noise of everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Performances have featured at leading UK venues and festivals including Sound Cellar (Poole), Lantern Hall at Bristol Beacon, and Swanage Jazz Festival, with productions ranging from intimate small-club settings to fully staged multimedia shows with integrated visuals. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Suitable for jazz clubs, arts centres, cross-genre festivals and contemporary music programmes, the project is consistently praised for its atmosphere, emotional range, and strong ensemble rapport.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Band lineup<\/p>\n

Al Swainger \u2013 Electric Bass & Soundscapes<\/p>\n

Jon Clark \u2013 Drums & Triggers<\/p>\n

Gary Alesbrook \u2013 Flugel<\/p>\n

\u200bMartin Jenkins \u2013 Keys<\/p>\n

Al Swainger \u2013 Bass & Soundscapes<\/p>\n

Jon Clark \u2013 Drums & Triggers<\/p>\n

Gary Alesbrook \u2013 Flugel<\/p>\n

Gary Bamford \u2013 Keys<\/p>\n

Media<\/p>\n

Latest Album : Hearts Full of Grace on Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n

Live Video Playlist : Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

High-Res Press Images : View and Download from Dropbox<\/a><\/p>\n

Press Highlights<\/p>\n

“catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away” – Jazz Views – Nick Lea<\/p>\n

“an album of gentle strengths and spiritual uplift” – Jazzwise – Andy Robson<\/p>\n

Promoter Feedback<\/p>\n

“A sensational feast for the ears and eyes..Sublime!” – Black Mountain Jazz (Debs Hancock)<\/p>\n

“Inspiring, creative and masterful \u2013 one of the best gigs I\u2019ve seen in a long time” \u2013 Andrew Knutt, Creative Innovation Centre, Taunton<\/p>\n

Audience Feedback<\/p>\n

“An outstanding evening of music, inspiring and uplifting”<\/p>\n

“Totally mesmerising and innovative, absolutely world class !! I can\u2019t even begin to imagine the hard work that\u2019s been invested in this unique experience..”<\/p>\n

Contact<\/p>\n

Email : alswainger@yahoo.co.uk | Phone : 07859027973<\/span><\/p>\n

Website : pointlessbeauty.com | Bandcamp : go.pointlessbeauty.com\/bandcamp<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious<\/p>\n

\u201cMusically ambitious, adventurous and imaginative\u201d<\/h5>\n

Theo Travis (Soft Machine)<\/p>\n

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